# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=27 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 28 --- ## [Can driving over a pine cone hurt a tire?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-driving-over-a-pine-cone-hurt-a-tire/195950)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-driving-over-a-pine-cone-hurt-a-tire/195950 "2024-08-27T21:24:19Z")
I often park near conifers. I worry that a direct hit may damage a tire, so I throw cones off the pavement nearby. If you drive over a bottle so directly that it breaks, does that hurt a tire? It makes a sobering noise… --- ## [Automatic hand brake release?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-hand-brake-release/195913)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-hand-brake-release/195913 "2024-08-25T21:51:49Z")
I own older cars, and being an old geezer myself, I have a tendency to drive away from my parking spot w/the emergency brake on. Just curious about newer cars, do they automatically release the handbrake when you start … --- ## [Ever wonder how your car's coil springs are made? Invest 44 seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-wonder-how-your-cars-coil-springs-are-made-invest-44-seconds/195926)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-wonder-how-your-cars-coil-springs-are-made-invest-44-seconds/195926 "2024-08-25T16:00:11Z")
--- ## [Why no "Signatures" allowed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-signatures-allowed/195681)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-no-signatures-allowed/195681 "2024-08-25T15:24:05Z")
Often amusing and insightful. Mine would be I’d take an educated guess but am unqualified --- ## [Are you guilty of the "persistent use of cut-out" while driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-guilty-of-the-persistent-use-of-cut-out-while-driving/195934)
**Author:** [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-you-guilty-of-the-persistent-use-of-cut-out-while-driving/195934 "2024-08-24T21:37:16Z")
My old hometown Newspaper, the Albany, NY, “Times Union,” publishes articles in the Regional Section that appeared in the newspaper 100-years ago… This article appeared in the paper 100-years ago… I hope you are not … --- ## [Just what the world didn't need](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-what-the-world-didnt-need/195343)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/just-what-the-world-didnt-need/195343 "2024-08-23T19:44:10Z")
The new Lamborghini off-road Sports/Grand Touring coupe is–IMO–a mind-bogglingly bizarre concept: --- ## [Driving Question - Switching lanes on a local thoroughfare](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-question-switching-lanes-on-a-local-thoroughfare/195894)
**Author:** [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-question-switching-lanes-on-a-local-thoroughfare/195894 "2024-08-23T18:44:54Z")
Yesterday, on the Post Road in CT going north, I came upon a driving school car in front of me in the right hand lane. They were stopped behind a vehicle that wasn’t moving. I signaled, checked no one was coming up the… --- ## [The Good Old Days?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-old-days/195390)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-good-old-days/195390 "2024-08-23T16:48:30Z")
This is a view of the factory maintenance recommendations for 1920s Studebakers. Please take note of the oil change intervals listed at the bottom of the page. Other manufacturers’ recommendations were essentially iden… --- ## [2008 Odyssey occasional rough start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-odyssey-occasional-rough-start/195904)
**Author:** [@jkn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-odyssey-occasional-rough-start/195904 "2024-08-23T16:41:02Z")
My daughter has a 2008 Odyssey with about 170k miles. Bought used last December. It has a rough start about half the time. Otherwise it drives great. No problem with idle, etc. We did have it in one shop a few mon… --- ## [Looking for a larger/safer car but nothing too complex](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-larger-safer-car-but-nothing-too-complex/195736)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-a-larger-safer-car-but-nothing-too-complex/195736 "2024-08-23T14:47:35Z")
For my work I have been driving a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage. This is a simple car by modern standards and has been very solid and reliable. It has only needed wear items and basic maintenance like oil and other fluid chan… --- ## [Would you pay more in gas prices if it meant less drivers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-pay-more-in-gas-prices-if-it-meant-less-drivers/195851)
**Author:** [@thundabutt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thundabutt)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 5:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/would-you-pay-more-in-gas-prices-if-it-meant-less-drivers/195851 "2024-08-22T05:22:36Z")
Would you guys and gals be willing to pay more in gas taxes and annual registration and tax fees if it meant there were less people on the road? Think about the benefits of increasing the gas tax for example. This would… --- ## [Fort Collins, Colorado, installing speed cameras around the city this fall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fort-collins-colorado-installing-speed-cameras-around-the-city-this-fall/195905)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fort-collins-colorado-installing-speed-cameras-around-the-city-this-fall/195905 "2024-08-23T12:19:00Z")
https://kdvr.com/news/local/fort-collins-installing-speed-cameras-around-the-city-this-fall/ --- ## [Risks with Registration out of state](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risks-with-registration-out-of-state/193921)
**Author:** [@pmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmarc)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/risks-with-registration-out-of-state/193921 "2024-08-23T02:15:57Z")
3 large and 2 small car insurers told me if they learn I registered out of state (where my car isnt used) they’d cancel my insurance or refuse a payout upon an accident. Is this a bluff? Several ppl tell me they totalle… --- ## [What is with the ads all of a sudden?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-with-the-ads-all-of-a-sudden/195352)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-with-the-ads-all-of-a-sudden/195352 "2024-08-23T02:13:19Z")
All of a sudden CarTalk is looking like a click bait site. The pop-ups just keep coming. --- ## [Loose gas caps?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-caps/195901)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loose-gas-caps/195901 "2024-08-22T22:39:38Z")
Some cars seem to get upset if the gas cap isn’t firmly tightened. I mean, why should it care? It should be able to pull gas out of a tank if there is air on top of the gas. But maybe it’s a fire hazard? --- ## [Hybrid and All Wheel Drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-and-all-wheel-drive/63776)
**Author:** [@scombs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/scombs)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hybrid-and-all-wheel-drive/63776 "2024-08-21T21:07:11Z")
I'm looking for a hybrid car that is also all wheel drive. Is there such a car? --- ## [The amazing sound of a V-12 turning 12k RPMs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazing-sound-of-a-v-12-turning-12k-rpms/195845)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-amazing-sound-of-a-v-12-turning-12k-rpms/195845 "2024-08-19T12:23:42Z")
This is a Gordon Murray GT car, racing at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. https://www.instagram.com/p/C-IM3\_INBdE/?utm\_source=ig\_embed&utm\_campaign=embed\_video\_watch\_again --- ## [Best day for a mechanic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-day-for-a-mechanic/195650)
**Author:** [@Keith-Al](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keith-Al)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-day-for-a-mechanic/195650 "2024-08-17T17:40:51Z")
This might be a silly question but I was wondering what day or days are best to have a mechanic do his work? I’m assuming weekends are out. Does it really matter if it’s on a Monday after a weekend? Or a Friday before a … --- ## [What's up with catalytic converter pricing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-catalytic-converter-pricing/195753)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-up-with-catalytic-converter-pricing/195753 "2024-08-16T17:46:29Z")
Summit racing sells a Prius cat for $2500, and a Corolla cat for $600. What is it about the Prius that its cat costs nearly 5X the Corolla’s? --- ## [Here's a weird one for Kia/Hyundai owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-weird-one-for-kia-hyundai-owners/195233)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heres-a-weird-one-for-kia-hyundai-owners/195233 "2024-08-11T22:03:29Z")
In areas that have been experiencing extreme heat, the gas tank on some Kia K5 and Hyundai Sonata models has expanded to such an extent that the floor panel has become deformed, the tank comes into direct contact with t… --- ## [Can I leave the dash cam always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-leave-the-dash-cam-always-on/195578)
**Author:** [@Bennie-MJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennie-MJ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-leave-the-dash-cam-always-on/195578 "2024-08-10T13:44:51Z")
I’ve just started using the Blackvue DR500GW dash cam. It draws power from the car battery, and it keeps running even when the engine is off. I’ve been leaving it on all day and night. Is this okay? --- ## [Should I switch to electric vehicles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-switch-to-electric-vehicles/195460)
**Author:** [@Bennie-MJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennie-MJ)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-switch-to-electric-vehicles/195460 "2024-08-10T13:02:54Z")
I’ve been thinking about making the switch to an electric vehicle and wanted to get some opinions from you. Are any of you driving electric cars right now? How’s the experience? I’m curious about things like range, batt… --- ## [More 'Best Of...' please?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-best-of-please/195430)
**Author:** [@David-Graziano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David-Graziano)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-best-of-please/195430 "2024-08-09T19:29:16Z")
I’ve blown through all the old shows on NPR+, but there must be hundreds more pre-'07 shows. Are there plans to add a new set of shows? --- ## [Senior citizens and new technology](https://community.cartalk.com/t/senior-citizens-and-new-technology/195577)
**Author:** [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/senior-citizens-and-new-technology/195577 "2024-08-09T13:16:36Z")
My minivan got bumped in a parking lot. The damage was only cosmetic, and I did have it repaired. However, Mrs. Triedaq, before I had the dent repaired, said that I might want to apply the money spent on the repair and … --- ## [Options for Always-On Bluetooth That Doesn't Need Charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-for-always-on-bluetooth-that-doesnt-need-charging/195583)
**Author:** [@riverofwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riverofwind)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 5:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/options-for-always-on-bluetooth-that-doesnt-need-charging/195583 "2024-08-09T05:27:38Z")
Hi I was wondering what my options are for a bluetooth for phone calls that doesn’t need to be charged. I don’t want to drop $$$ on a new radio that supports bluetooth. I’m not very disciplined when it comes to charging … --- ## ["Mexican trains" going down the highway (cars in tow)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mexican-trains-going-down-the-highway-cars-in-tow/195612)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mexican-trains-going-down-the-highway-cars-in-tow/195612 "2024-08-08T02:31:57Z")
It is common around me to see one rather ordinary car like a Taurus, Camry, or minivan towing another one or two cars behind it. These cars usually have some sort of damage and I am assuming were bought as totals for ch… --- ## [What are some websites that sell old Ford Ranger parts?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-websites-that-sell-old-ford-ranger-parts/195603)
**Author:** [@mmvp911\_185967](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmvp911_185967)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-some-websites-that-sell-old-ford-ranger-parts/195603 "2024-08-06T21:23:16Z")
I have a 1987 Ford Ranger I often go to my local parts stores to get any parts I need wether that be O’Rilleys, Autozone, or any other parts place . Knowing that the Ranger has always been a popular truck since Ford came… --- ## [Block-Chain Car Titles?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/block-chain-car-titles/195599)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/block-chain-car-titles/195599 "2024-08-06T03:21:10Z")
Calif DMV is apparently implementing a new type of digital car title called “block-chain”. Is someone here able to offer-up a simple explanation how this works? A summary of its benefits and disadvantages? https:… --- ## [Why is LetSuck 2024 RX350h oil drain not at the bottom of the sump?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-letsuck-2024-rx350h-oil-drain-not-at-the-bottom-of-the-sump/195401)
**Author:** [@Robert-Gift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert-Gift)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-is-letsuck-2024-rx350h-oil-drain-not-at-the-bottom-of-the-sump/195401 "2024-08-05T19:32:19Z")
Even with the SUV front wheels up on ramps, the oil drain opening is not at the lowest point. Is there a reason some oil is retained? Guess I will have to hang a pipe cleaner to wick the remaining oil out over night. … --- ## [Gm blower motor resister](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-blower-motor-resister/195567)
**Author:** [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gm-blower-motor-resister/195567 "2024-08-04T12:46:41Z")
My 05 equinox ac works fine at fan speed 1 and 2. When I switch to speed 3 the fan keeps blowing but the ac light goes off. The fan still blows at 4 I think. The compressor is off at 3-4. Is this a typical blower resisto… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=26) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/general-discussion/8.md?page=28)